A ROYAL WEDDING
Why we love them...
What is it about a royal wedding which interests even the most cynical of us?
Kiwi, republican by nature ( not in the US political sense!), hugely cynical, feminist...I can hardly wait to see Kate's dress today and William in his millitary reds.
Instead of going into work I am one of many expats gathering with their friends and "fairy cakes" to watch the big event.
William and Kate's story is a break away from tradition, the smashing of the mould - it's the union of a royal to a commoner. It would appear that the royals have finally understood that love today cannot be tailor-made. Today, for the royal family to maintain its credibility, or that which remains, it has adapted its cocooned infrastructure to the real world. Whereas Charles and Diana were a fairytale, untouchable, William and Kate are a real couple.
It saddened me to hear a french psycologist "analysing" the danger of this union. She spoke about "princess complex," the dangers of dreaming, little boys turning into modern-day Narcissus with "prince complex"... honestly, a load of dribble. We do need something " soft" in this world and William and Kate's story allows us to dream and admire. What is wrong with dreaming, using our imaginations..isn't that the basis for all art, literature, music? A part of our cultural foundation?
The story of love is something which touches everybody. Even this crusty, cynical 40-something will be wearing waterproof mascara today..
What is it about a royal wedding which interests even the most cynical of us?
Kiwi, republican by nature ( not in the US political sense!), hugely cynical, feminist...I can hardly wait to see Kate's dress today and William in his millitary reds.
Instead of going into work I am one of many expats gathering with their friends and "fairy cakes" to watch the big event.
William and Kate's story is a break away from tradition, the smashing of the mould - it's the union of a royal to a commoner. It would appear that the royals have finally understood that love today cannot be tailor-made. Today, for the royal family to maintain its credibility, or that which remains, it has adapted its cocooned infrastructure to the real world. Whereas Charles and Diana were a fairytale, untouchable, William and Kate are a real couple.
It saddened me to hear a french psycologist "analysing" the danger of this union. She spoke about "princess complex," the dangers of dreaming, little boys turning into modern-day Narcissus with "prince complex"... honestly, a load of dribble. We do need something " soft" in this world and William and Kate's story allows us to dream and admire. What is wrong with dreaming, using our imaginations..isn't that the basis for all art, literature, music? A part of our cultural foundation?
So what is it?
I believe that in this world packed with violence and cruelty, a royal wedding gives us a moment of reprise from the harsh realities of our daily trudge. It is also romantic, enormously romantic.The story of love is something which touches everybody. Even this crusty, cynical 40-something will be wearing waterproof mascara today..
I so agree with you. William and Kates wedding is a chance for the royal family to regain their popularity and be part of the modern world.
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